2006-10-26 14:20:03 · 3 answers · asked by martin46 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
They were all knee jerk over reactions to perceived threats. The first two are seen as historical mistakes. The last will be seen as a big mistake also through history's eyes.
2006-10-26 14:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one thing all of these acts have in common is that they are designed to increase the power of the elected official.
This is evident when you examine how Bush feels he can wiretap anybody, imprison anybody and torture anybody.
What's sad is that America has been doing these things for DECADES but it was never a big deal until stupid bush brought it into the open.
Police for example are allowed to pursue gunmen into other people's houses due to exigent circumstances - since there is a percieved threat of harm to innocent life.
I have no problem with America torturing terrorists suspects if they know there is a CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER - or imprisoning terror suspects if the government knows they are mortally dangerous to American life. The problem is, Bush is so stupid about it and brought it out as if God had given him the right.
2006-10-26 15:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not. Good Luck ! :)
2006-10-26 14:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋